Understanding the Five Hindrances in Meditation : หน้า 133/200

Five Hindrances Hindrances are negative mental states that impede success in meditation. They consist of: Sensual Desire – craving for pleasure of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. When you’re involved with any of these things your mind is attached to them instead of to yourself. Ill will – feelings of malice toward others. These come in the forms of moodiness, irritation, dissatisfaction, anger, hatred, vengefulness, reprisal, a negative outlook, and bad intentions. Doubt – lack of conviction or trust; having misgiving or hesitation. Examples: questioning whether you or others can really achieve a meditative attainment, whether inner Triple Gem really exists, whether mental objects are real, etc. Apathy and inertia – discouragement and lethargy. Feeling discouraged, depressed, dejected, having a lack of spirit. Feeling drowsy, sluggish, weary and lack of energy, etc. Restlessness and agitation – disturbance, troubling thoughts, worrying, inability to calm the mind.